Exporting - A Smarter Way to Start! - 14 May 2024

Cost: Free

This event is part of Go Succeed, a new support service from local councils in Northern Ireland that can help to start, grow or scale a business.

Preparing to export products or services for the first time is a daunting experience for most enterprises. Many companies recognise that starting to trade across international markets is very often the essential activity required to scale their operation.

The Go Succeed Start team hosts this workshop which addresses the key issues business owners should consider when planning to start an Export sales operation. Participants will gain an understanding of how and what to plan for, prior to commencing export activities, with instruction on how to mitigate the risks of international trade.

Course Contents:

• Why do businesses export?
• How to assess and validate an export opportunity
• How to position your products / services within export markets
• How to develop a robust Export Plan – and why you need one!
• Essential market entry activities to consider from the start
• Sources of help and advice

Who Should Attend:

This introductory level workshop is suitable for businesses owners who want to achieve export driven growth.

It will be valuable for businesses who are currently considering, actively planning, or have just commenced export activities. The course is valuable for both newcomers wanting an introduction and overview, and for established businesses needing a refresher on best practice.

This Go Succeed workshop is open to all individuals in the early stages of their business, throughout Northern Ireland, and is facilitated by Enterprise Northern Ireland.

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